What are the main factors that influence a Packaging Engineering Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Packaging Engineering Manager?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Packaging Engineering Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Packaging Engineering Manager's salary?

A Packaging Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a Packaging Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $106,430, a Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $131,166, a Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,527, a Packaging Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $140,418, a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $178,799,

What are the highest paying states for a Packaging Engineering Manager?

Packaging Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $153,521, California $152,939, Massachusetts $150,900. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Packaging Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Packaging Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager: $176,600; Packaging R&D Engineering Senior Manager: $176,560; Packaging Engineering Senior Manager: $176,557; Packaging R&D Engineering Manager: $138,700; Packaging Development Engineering Manager: $138,660.

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Packaging Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Engineering Manager in Delaware is $140,418 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

However, a Packaging Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $167,982
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,570 to $154,846
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,514

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Packaging Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,846	$12,904	$2,978	$74
Average	$140,418	$11,701	$2,700	$68
25th Percentile	$131,570	$10,964	$2,530	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineering Manager Salaries

A Packaging Engineering Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Packaging Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging Engineering Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Packaging Engineer III (4-7 years): $106,430
Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years): $131,166
Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years): $164,527
Packaging Engineering Manager (10+ years): $140,418
Packaging Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $178,799

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Packaging Engineer III	4-7 years	$106,430
Packaging Engineer IV	7+ years	$131,166
Packaging Engineer V	7-10 years	$164,527
Packaging Engineering Manager	10+ years	$140,418
Packaging Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$178,799

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How Do Packaging Engineering Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Packaging Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $153,521.
California: $152,939.
Massachusetts: $150,900.

District of Columbia $153,521 California $152,939 Massachusetts $150,900 Washington $150,346 New Jersey $150,290 Alaska $150,096 Connecticut $148,183 New York $147,406

Hawaii $144,924 Rhode Island $143,760 Maryland $142,969 Minnesota $141,888 Colorado $141,472 Illinois $141,333 Oregon $140,806 Delaware $140,418

New Hampshire $140,174 Virginia $139,628 Pennsylvania $138,033 Nevada $137,229 North Dakota $136,965 Michigan $136,549 Wisconsin $136,397 Vermont $136,092

Texas $135,246 Maine $135,191 Arizona $135,107 Ohio $135,010 Georgia $133,735 Indiana $133,097 Wyoming $132,972 Utah $132,778

Iowa $132,695 Kansas $132,029 Louisiana $131,835 North Carolina $131,766 Missouri $131,738 Florida $131,197 Montana $130,906 Nebraska $130,629

Kentucky $130,476 South Carolina $129,922 Tennessee $129,575 Idaho $129,436 New Mexico $128,424 Oklahoma $128,202 Alabama $127,384 South Dakota $126,011

Arkansas $125,263 West Virginia $124,861 Mississippi $123,654

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Engineering Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $139,786
Little Creek: $140,809
Magnolia: $140,607

Lincoln, DE $139,786 Little Creek, DE $140,809 Magnolia, DE $140,607 Milford, DE $140,141 Marydel, DE $140,371 Millsboro, DE $139,199 Millville, DE $139,414 Milton, DE $139,655

Nassau, DE $139,757 Ocean View, DE $139,390 Rehoboth Beach, DE $139,658 Seaford, DE $139,737 Selbyville, DE $139,159 Smyrna, DE $140,906 Viola, DE $140,257 Woodside, DE $140,634

Bear, DE $140,310 Newark, DE $140,257 Claymont, DE $140,544 Delaware City, DE $140,397 Hockessin, DE $140,245 Kirkwood, DE $140,371 Middletown, DE $140,425 Montchanin, DE $140,277

New Castle, DE $140,297 Odessa, DE $140,494 Port Penn, DE $140,588 Rockland, DE $140,290 Saint Georges, DE $140,381 Townsend, DE $140,597 Winterthur, DE $140,307 Lewes, DE $139,709

Wilmington, DE $140,252 Dover, DE $140,809 Dover Afb, DE $140,067 Bethany Beach, DE $139,244 Bethel, DE $139,388 Bridgeville, DE $139,716 Camden Wyoming, DE $140,412 Cheswold, DE $140,763

Clayton, DE $140,767 Dagsboro, DE $139,146 Delmar, DE $138,923 Ellendale, DE $139,345 Felton, DE $140,130 Fenwick Island, DE $139,177 Frankford, DE $138,934 Frederica, DE $140,268

Georgetown, DE $139,094 Greenwood, DE $139,739 Harbeson, DE $139,242 Harrington, DE $139,952 Hartly, DE $140,387 Houston, DE $139,752 Kenton, DE $140,774 Laurel, DE $139,011

Yorklyn, DE $140,286

Packaging Engineering Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Packaging Engineering Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $157,056. While startup companies pay approximate $132,823.

Packaging Engineering Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$132,823
Growth Stage	51~500	$140,481
Established	501~5000	$151,668
Enterprise	5000+	$157,056

Packaging Engineering Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Packaging Engineering Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Packaging Engineering Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Packaging Engineering Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Packaging Engineering Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$168,502	$81.0	20%
Software & Networking	$168,502	$81.0	20%
Financial Services	$161,481	$78.0	15%
Biotechnology	$154,460	$74.0	10%
Internet	$154,460	$74.0	10%

Packaging Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Packaging Engineering Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$131,570

Average $140,418/year

$154,846

$10,964

Average $11,701/month

$12,904

$2,530

Average $2,700/week

$2,978

$63

Average $68/hour

$74

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,846	$12,904	$2,978	$74
Average	$140,418	$11,701	$2,700	$68
25th Percentile	$131,570	$10,964	$2,530	$63

Packaging Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Packaging Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging Engineering Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $178,799 - a projected growth of 27% over your current level.

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